I’ve recognized for quite some time that a component of my success as well as a key contributor to my sanity has been my ability to operate contrary to culture. For conversation’s sake, please allow me to explain what I mean when I say contrary to culture. “Contrary To Culture” is my ability to…
Deloitte has released its 2023 “Women @ Work: A Global Outlook” report and unfortunately, some companies are in crisis. Did you know that more women left their employer in the past 12 months than in 2020 and 2021 combined? Without commitment, a strategy designed to shift culture and courageous leadership – the challenges women face…
I am committed to the advancement of women in the workplace and have been for quite some time. So much so, I served as an Officer for my former employer’s women’s group on the chapter level as well as the ELT (Enterprise Leadership Team). What I observed fairly quickly in my roles is that progress…
According to research conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the average cost of replacing an employee can range from 50-200% of an employee’s annual salary (depending on the industry and position level). These direct costs include recruitment and training expenses as well as indirect costs such as: lost productivity, decreased morale and…
*This article was originally published on Fortune.com 3.12.23 by Alicia Adamczyk* A sustained break can provide the time workers need to truly feel refreshed—and ready to tackle work that’s meaningful. ILLUSTRATION BY ANNA PARINI For most of her life Tanisha Drummer Parrish was hyper-focused on traditional markers of success, moving from business school to corporate…
Today is Valentine’s Day and I’m a woman who loves love. I am also a woman who is a realist; a woman who recognizes that some love stories don’t have happy endings. The Great Breakup transpiring in corporate America is an example of said story for many employers who have lost valuable assets in recent…
Equal Pay Day 2023 is a month away and I believe in some ways, women will lose financial ground. I say this because: when companies cut costs, women are uncomfortable asking for a raise. when the economy shifts, women are afraid to switch jobs – even if it means increasing their salary. Unfortunately, playing…
McKinsey & Company published their 2022 Women in the Workplace report and found what I know to be true as a result of my 500+ coaching sessions during the pandemic. The report so eloquently states: “Women are demanding more from work, and they’re leaving their companies in unprecedented numbers to get it.” I completely understand.…
It’s a new year and I’m hoping 2023 will be one of THE best years you’ve experienced in your professional career! This manifestation doesn’t have to be cliché; it can certainly become your reality if you’re willing to invest in yourself. While some investments may require a financial investment, that’s definitely not the case…
I recently read a sentence that explains why women feel as though there aren’t enough hours in a day: “There’s a reason it feels like you never have enough time or energy. It’s called invisible labor.” If I could revise this sentence, I would amend it to include the word money: “There’s a reason it…